Hero MotoCorp unveiled its vision for sustainable electric mobility and global growth at EICMA 2025. Highlights include the Vida Novus electric mobility revolution, a portfolio of electric scooters and motorcycles, and the Hunk 440 SX and XPulse 210 Dakar Edition. Hero also showcased the VIDA VX2 urban scooter for the European market and two electric motorcycle concepts. The VIDA DIRT.E series of off-road electric motorcycles, including the DIRT.E K3 for children, was also presented.
Electric Mobility Revolution
Hero MotoCorp is expanding into sustainable electric mobility under the VIDA brand, with high-performance internal combustion engine (ICE) models developed at its R&D centers in India and Germany. The company showcased its vision at EICMA 2025.
VIDA Novus: Future of Mobility
The VIDA Novus lineup features three expressions of future mobility:
- NEX 1: Portable and personal mobility.
- NEX 2: Self-balancing electric trike.
- NEX 3: All-weather personal EV.
Global Expansion of VIDA
VIDA announced the European launch of the VIDA VX2 urban scooter at EICMA 2025. It offers a 125 km WMTC range, a top speed of 90 km/h, and twin removable IP67-rated batteries.
Electric Motorcycle Concepts
VIDA unveiled two electric motorcycle concepts:
- VIDA Concept Ubex: A Neo-Naked Urban Explorer.
- VIDA Project VxZ: Developed with Zero Motorcycles USA.
VIDA DIRT.E Series
The VIDA DIRT.E Series includes electric off-road motorcycles:
- DIRT.E K3: Electric motorcycle for children, winner of the Red Dot Design Concept Award 2025.
- DIRT.E MX7 Racing Concept: High-performance electric off-road motorcycle.
Performance Machines
Hero MotoCorp unveiled two internal combustion engine (ICE) models:
- Hunk 440 SX: A modern scrambler.
- Xpulse 210 Dakar Edition: A rally-ready motorcycle.
Both models are compliant with Euro5+ emission standards.
Xpulse 210 Dakar Edition Details
The Xpulse 210 Dakar Edition features:
- Liquid-cooled 210cc DOHC engine.
- Adjustable rally-grade suspensions with 280mm of travel.
- 270mm ground clearance.
Hunk 440 SX Details
The Hunk 440 SX features:
- 440cc oil-cooled, long-stroke engine.
- Ride-by-Wire technology.
- Switchable ABS with traction control.
- High-strength perimeter frame.
- Tall 18-inch front wheel.
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